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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    The Miracle on Ice, when an unheralded USA team knocked off the mighty USSR
     22 February 2026
    On this day in 1980, a group of American students pulled off the most unlikely of victories, beating the greatest team in international ice hockey history in the upset of the century. Some even called it a miracle.
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    Danielle Scott, Cooper Woods named as Winter Olympic Games closing ceremony flag-bearers
    22 Feb: Two of Australia's 2026 Winter Olympic Games medallists, Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott, will carry the flag at the closing ceremony in Verona.... more
    I had a miscarriage over the summer. It was nothing like I expected
    21 Feb: My understanding of miscarriage was built on a handful of Hollywood representations and snatches of stories I'd read. Outside of this, I had few reference points.... more
    How a window opened for IS-linked Australians to leave Syria
    21 Feb: After holding a large swathe of autonomous territory that included two detention camps, Kurdish-led forces are now reluctantly handing over control to Syrian government forces, following their successful military offensive.... more
    The shamans and designer handbags before Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection conviction
    21 Feb: Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol's sentence for insurrection comes after a tumultuous era of shamanism, Chanel bags and conspiracy theories.... more
    How Reuters captured that photo of former Prince Andrew leaving custody
    21 Feb: The image, taken by Reuters photographer Phil Noble, went viral when it was published on Thursday. He says capturing the moment came down to a tip-off and more than a little luck.... more
    Eileen Gu calls Australian teen Indra Brown 'the real deal' ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics freeski halfpipe final
    21 Feb: Australian teen Indra Brown's spectacular rise to Winter Olympic medal contender has been stunning to watch, but defending freeski champion Elieen Gu says it's not a surprise.... more
    Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn goes 'bionic' as the curling war of words continues — day 14 quick hits
    21 Feb: Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson hits Canadian nemesis Marc Kennedy with his most devastating barb yet as Lindsey Vonn shares an update on her recovery. Here are the quick hits from day 14 at the Winter Olympics.... more
    Why Pacific Islands are rapidly de-flagging Russia's fleet of 'shadow tankers'
    21 Feb: Pacific Islands are rapidly de-flagging vessels on their shipping registries after gaining international attention for their role in Russia's "shadow fleet".... more
    Donald Trump says he's considering a limited military strike on Iran to pile on the pressure for a nuclear deal
    21 Feb: Donald Trump says he's considering a limited military strike on Iran to pile on the pressure for a nuclear deal... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     02 Feb: US Deputy Attorney-General says further charges from Epstein files unlikely ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     04 Feb: Sarah Ferguson offered Jeffrey Epstein woman with 'great body' after his release from prison ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages ++++++++++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: When does it start, how to watch and who is competing in which sports +++++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Valentino Guseli gets snowboard big air wildcard, leaps into final at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics +++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg shows plenty of support — quick hits from day six +++++++++++++++
     01 Feb: The Grammys are on Monday morning — here's how to watch and who to look out for ++++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      27 Feb: Cricket: white ferns v zimbabwe - second t20 international in hamilton (RadioNZ)
      27 Feb: Izzy gaze, melie kerr power white ferns to t20i series win over zimbabwe (Stuff.co.nz)
      27 Feb: Live: white ferns v zimbabwe - second t20 international in hamilton (RadioNZ)
      27 Feb: Hurricanes winger chooses overseas contract over international dream (Stuff.co.nz)
      26 Feb: ‘it’s something i really want to talk about’: heatley holds late brother close (Sydney Morning Herald)
      26 Feb: ‘will cherish forever’: black ferns great retires from international rugby, again (Stuff.co.nz)
      26 Feb: Portia woodman-wickliffe retires from international rugby again (RadioNZ)
      26 Feb: Watch: bbc on streets of mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence (BBCWorld)
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